大学英语4quizs1

1、1. He _ _ walking until fell over.A) arranged B) attempted C) attacked D) attracted2. _ popular belief that classical music is too complex, it achieves a simplicity that only a genius can create.A) Subject to B) Contrary to C) Familiar to D) Similar to3. The prospect of increased prices has already

2、_ worries. A) provoked B) irritated C) inspired D) hoisted4. He could not say no to so many requests because he is a _ person. A) soft B) gentle C) meek D) mild5. If you _ causing troubles, the company will have to dismiss you. A) persevere in B) persist in C) insist withD) insist in6. The master of

3、 the house has got more money than taste, so his rooms are full of expensive but very _ furniture. A) shabby B) vulgar C) worn D) luxurious7. Be _, you cant expect her to do all the work on her own.A) logical B) honest C) reasonable D) sincere8. Your failure in the final examination is due to the fa

4、ct that you didnt _ enough importance to your English.A) attend B) attack C) attach D) obtain9. The violin is a _ thing that has to be handled most carefully.A) mysterious B) subtle C) crisp D) fragile10. At the end of his trial, he was _ of murder.A) convicted B) convincedC) sentenced D) condemned1

5、1. The court considers a financial _ to be an appropriate way of punishing him. A) option B) duty C) obligation D) penalty12. There is no easy solution to Japans labour _.A) decline B) vacancy C) rarity D) shortage13. He was _ of selling state secrets and arrested last month.A) doubted B) suspected

6、C) respected D) inspected14. Although they plant trees in this area every year, the tops of some hills are still _.A) blank B) hollow C) vacant D) bare15. One of the silk _ on her dress has slipped off her shoulder.A) belts B) straps C) bandages D) stripes16. The younger persons attraction to stereo

7、s cannot be explained only _ familiarity with technology. A) in quest of B) by means of C) in terms of D) by virtue of17. Bill is an example of a severely disabled person who has become _ at many survival skills.A) proficient B) persistent C) consistent D) sufficient18. Fortune-tellers are good at m

8、arking _ statements such as “Your sorrows will change.” A) philosophical B) invalid C) ambiguous D) literal19. The original elections were declared _ by the former military ruler.A) void B) vulgar C) surplus D) extravagant20. Although he was on a diet, the food _ him enormously. A) inspired B) tempt

9、ed C) overcame D) encouraged21. This crop has similar qualities to the previous one, _ both wind-resistant and adapted to the same type of soil. A) being B) been C) to be D) having been22. Manufacturing is Canadas most important economic activity, _ 17 percent of the work-force. A) engagesB) and to

10、engage C) that it engages D) engaging23. This programme will examine the writers books in detail, _ an introduction to her life. A) followingB) having followed C) being followed D) to be followedQuiz 2, book 41. One sign that you are making progress in an art such as painting orphotography is _ you

11、begin to realize how much there is to learn.A) when B) that C) afterD) as2. The only _of the plan is that it costs too much. A) drawback B) withdraw C) shortage D) overdueShe is only a (n)_, not a friend of mine. A) acquaintance B) familiarity C) announcement D) familyWe are interested in the weathe

12、r because it _ us so directly - what we wear, what we do, and even how we feel. A) benefits B) affects C) guides D) effectsThe manager spoke highly of such _ as loyalty, courage and truthfulness shown by his employees. A) virtues B) features C) properties D) characteristicJanes _ for gardening is ev

13、ident by all of these beautiful flowers. A) achievementB) enthusiast C) enthusiastic D)enthusiasm The answer is 8.624, a _ calculation. A) correct B) right C) precious D) preciseThis ticket _ you to a free meal in our new restaurant. A) givesB) grants C) entitles D) creditsThe worlds governments hav

14、e done_ nothing to combat the threat of nuclear accidents.A) inherently B) vitally C) virtually D) identically10.The newspaper devoted a _ to the discussion of the developmentof the suburbs. A) column B) corner C) queue D) row11.The policeman _ his shoulders as if to say there was nothing hecould do

15、 about this matter. A) lowered B) shrugged C) lifted D) folded12. Our club _ seven new members at the last meeting. A) enrolled B) ensured C) enriched D) entitled13. He wanted her to believe that he was_ in what he had told her. A) generous B) real C) actual D) sincere14. The mayor read the order an

16、d then passed it_ to the commander. A) away B) along C) off D) apart15. I caught my shirt on a nail and nearly had it torn _. A) off B) up C) away D) down16. Her humorous remarks seemed _, but were in fact carefully prepared beforehand. A) complimentary B) cordial C) spontaneous D) vague17. My wool

17、sweater _ when I washed it. A) decreased B) withdrew C) flooded D) shrank18. I caught a _ of the bus before it disappeared around the corner. A) vision B) glimpse C) look D) view19. They have made a _ plan to build a suspension bridge over the river. A) bald B) bound C) bare D) bold20. The soldiers

18、grabbed the sword from the enemy and _ at the latter with it. A) rushed B) dashed C) thrust D) smashedQuiz 3（unit 3,book 4）1. It is not unusual for workers _ in that region.A) to be paid more than a month late B) to be paid later than more a monthC) to pay later than a month more D) to pay late more

19、 than a month2. Professor Taylors talk has indicated that science has a very strong _ on theeveryday life of non-scientists as well as scientists.A) motivation B) perspective C) impression D) impact3. Our son doesnt know what to _ at the university; he cant make up his mind about his future.A) take

20、in B) take up C) take over D) take after4. Americans eat _ as they actually need every day.A) twice as much protein B) twice protein as much twiceC) twice protein as much D) protein as twice much5. Beethoven is my favorite musician. I regard him as _ other musicians.A) superior to B) more superior t

21、han C) more superior to D) superior than6. _ she first heard of the man. A) That was from Stephen B) It was Stephen whomC) It was from Stephen that D) It was Stephen that7. A healthy life is frequently thought to be _ with the open countryside and homegrown food. A) tied B) boundC) involved D) assoc

22、iated 8. Only under special circumstances _ to take make-up tests. A) are freshmen permitted B) freshmen are permitted C) freshmen are permitted D) are permitted freshmen9. This popular sports car is now being _ at the rate of a thousand a week.A) turned downB) turned out C) turned upD) turned on10.

23、None of us expected the chairman to _ at the party. We thought he was still in hospital. A) turn in B) turn over C) turn up D) turn down 11.The lawyer advised him to drop the _, since he stands little chance to win. A) event B) incidentC) case D) affair12.In the Chinese household, grandparents and o

24、ther relatives play _ roles in raising children. A) incapable B) indispensableC) insensible D) infinite 13.There is no _ to the house from the main road. A) access B) avenue C) exposure D) edge 14.The twentieth century has witnessed an enormous worldwide political, economic and cultural _.A) traditi

25、on B) transportationC) transmission D) transformation 15.Contrast may make something appear more beautiful than it is when _ alone. A) seen B) is seenC) to be seen D) having been seen 16.The author of the report is well _ with the problems in the hospital because he has been working there for many y

26、ears. A) informed B) acquaintedC) enlightened D) acknowledged17.The ships generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated _ instead of mechanically. A) manually B) artificiallyC) automatically D) systematically 18.Eye contact is important because wrong contact may create a communication _. A)

27、 tragedy B) vacuumC) discrimination D) barrier 19.He tried to_ the traditional method with his new method in order to create a perfect work of art. A) allocate B) incorporate C) disregard D) approve20.At speed above 50 miles per hour, serious injuries _ increase. A) dramatically B) unintentionally C

28、) deliberately D) vitally21.The classroom is a mans world, where boys get two-thirds of the teachers attention even when they are in a _. A) disadvantage B) majority C) minority D) bias22.This hot and spicy dish is very _ of the food in the south of the country. A) feature B) characterized C) distin

29、ct D) typical23.The nuts are crushed in order to _ the oil from them. A) contract B) abstract C) extract D) substract24.Due to taking excitant , that athlete has already been deprived _ the right to take part in the Olympic Games. A) of B) away C) with D) off25.Male domination and female_, to some d

30、egree, still exist in many aspects of social lives. A) superiority B) masculine C) subordination D) feminine26.Alaska is the largest of the fifty states that _ the USA. A) substitute B) constitute C) underlie D) socializeTranslate the following sentences into English, using the expressions provided.

31、他病了六星期，跟不上学校的功课了。(fall behind)他们说他们期望这次会议对于国家的未来会有显著的影响.(impact)如果你不用这些工具了，我希望你能把它们放好. (put away)合资企业的建立带来了更广泛的国际合作。(joint venture, open the door to)这家公司进行了一次调查，以了解当地人对该娱乐中心的反应。(conduct, leisure center)6. 未经许可在病人身上进行试验将构成犯罪。(constitute, a legal offense)7. 我很喜欢上这门课，我从老师和同学那里都学到了很多。(alike)8. 如果你累了，需要我

32、来做这个工作吗？(take over)In the Chinese household, grandparents and other relatives play _ roles in raising children.A) incapableB) indispensableC) insensible D) infinite There is no _ to the house from the main road.A) access B) avenue C) exposure D) edge The twentieth century has witnessed an enormous w

33、orldwide political, economic and cultural _.A) tradition B) transportationC) transmission D) transformation Contrast may make something appear more beautiful than it is when _ alone. A) seenB) is seenC) to be seen D) having been seen The nuts are crushed in order to _ the oil from them. A) contract

34、B) abstract C) extract D) subtractThe ships generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated _ instead of mechanically. A) manually B) artificiallyC) automatically D) systematicallyI didnt _ to take a taxi but I had to as I was late.A) assume B) supposeC) mean D) hopeHe wasnt appointed chairma

35、n of the committee, _ not very popular with all its members. A) considering B) being considered C) to be consideredD) having consideredCancer is second only _ heart disease as a cause of death. A) of B) to C) with D) fromIt is important that the hotel receptionist _ that guests are registered correc

36、tly. A) make sure B) has made sureC) made sureD) must make sureThe government is trying to do something to _ better understanding between the two countries. A) raise B) promoteC) heighten D) increaseSome women _ a good salary in a job instead of staying home, but they decided not to work for the sak

37、e of the family. A) must makeB) should have made C) would makeD) could have madeIf Tom started this morning, he _ everything ready last night. A) must getB) should have got C) had gotD) should get_ all the movies starring Jackie Chan (Cheng Long) are closely related to Chinese kungfu. A) Mostly B) P

38、racticallyC) Actually D) ReallyThis computer does not _ properly. A) illuminate B) misdeedC) appoint D) functionThe medicine should be kept _ the reach of children. A) away B) out C) within D) beyondThere are three ways to _ this problem.A) approach B) attemptC) approve D) applyIt is the factorys de

39、cision to _ short-term profits for the sake of long-term growth. A) stimulate B) sacrificeC) cultivate D) intervene_ that the trade between the two countries reached its highest point. A) During the 1960sB) It was in the 1960sC) That it was in the 1960sD) It was the 1960sSelf-confidence could _ ones

40、 chances of success. A) add B) subtractC) multiply D) divide It is not unusual for workers _ in that region.A) to be paid more than a month late B) to be paid later than more a monthC) to pay later than a month more D) to pay late more than a monthYou _ him so closely; you should have kept your dist

41、ance. A) shouldnt follow B) couldnt have been followingC) mustnt follow D) shouldnt have been followingWe should not _ these ideas just because they are unfamiliar. A) discern B) dismissC) heighten D) increaseBecause of his young age, lack of manual dexterity, and incomplete understanding of the nee

42、d to _the key “just so”, he would usually fail. A) orient B) appoint C) employ D) rearHe probably got as much pleasure from the sound and the physical feelings it gave him, _ he did those few times when the key actually found its way into the slot. A) for B) becauseC) asD) sinceThe disease can not b

43、e spread by _ contact. A) relevant B) incompleteC) casualD) awkwardShes _ to gender inequality in employment. A) approved B) opposedC) appealed D) objectedWe made plans for a visit, but _ difficulties with the car prevented it. A) expectant B) intrusive C) consequent D) subsequentThe flavor of most

44、foods can be _ by good cooking. A) enhanced B) raisedC) heightened D) increased_ it be good or bad, he is determined to carry out his plan. A) When B) If C) WhetherD) GivenIve never known anyone so _ in humor as Mary. A) lacking B) short C) needing D) interesting All three teams _ different approach

45、es to the problem. A) adapted B) adoptedC) adjusted D) admittedHe tried his best to mask his enmity (敌意) under an appearance of friendliness. A) face B) reveal C) conceal D) present Lets move to the next item on the agenda. A) paper B) plan C) project D) work She has been appointed to solve the prob

46、lem.A) chosen B)applied C) asked D) demandedMere words wont help. A) Many B) True C) Real D) Only She withdrew her eyes from the terrible sight. A) took over B) took up C) took away D) took down Its often difficult to discern the truth of an event from the newspaper stories. A) find B) getC) disting

47、uish D) understand In order to avoid students utter reliance on teachers, students should be taught how to learn instead of what to learn. A) confidence B) subsequenceC) dependence D) independence Young children need stimulation.A)praise B) challenges C) understanding D) help The actress became popu

48、lar through the _ she received in the newspapers, and television, etc.A) advertisement B) publicity C) publication D) informationShe even _ the ground he walks on.A) respects B) ignores C) worships D) blesses A lot of people _ you, so dont let them down.A) look down upon B) look over C) look up to D

49、) look onOne woman sat down, and soon others _.A) followed her lead B) took the lead C) gave a lead D) were in the leadThe scientist was rewarded by the Government for his scientific _.A) improvement B) progress C) achievement D)advanceHis assistant actually made the discovery, but he received all t

50、he _.A) glory B) grace C) celebration D) opinionThe ability to use a language can be _ only by the act of using the language.A) approached B) acquired C) overcome D) conquered_ is the basis for music and dance.A) Riddle B) Ribbon C) Rhythm D) RemedyThe children went to the zoo and saw elephants, tig

51、ers, lions, and _.A) the like B) the kind C) the same D) the otherHe scored the most fantastic goal have ever _.A) worshiped B) investigated C) wanted D) witnessedHow can they remain _ when children are suffering?A) unrelated B) intolerant C) isolated D) indifferent It must be rewarding to be _ by s

52、o many people.A) measured up to B) looked up to C) gone for D) signed upHis behavior merely _ my dislike of him.A) reinforced B) enforced C) engaged D) enclosed_ fabrics usually dont wrinkle as much as cotton.A) Sympathetic B) Symbolic C) Systematic D) SyntheticAnne _ me when she told me I had done

53、a good job.A) worshiped B) handled C) flattered D) accomplishedIt was _ of her to challenge the managing directors decision.A) outrageousB) dangerousC) gloriousD) courageousHes got a number of _ habits, like interrupting people when theyre speaking.A) complicatedB) invariableC) annoying D) thrilling

54、In his quest for physical _, he spent hours in the gym.A) fameB) statusC) championD) perfectionThese shoes are uncomfortable because the soles have no _.A) flexibility B) eligibilityC) femininityD) communityThe advantages of the deal largely _ the disadvantages.A) outnumberB) outdoC) outweigh D) out

55、witThere are days when I dont want to _ for a picture with every fan I run into.A) poise B) posterC) postD) poseProfessor Sharon Stoll has tested more than 10,000 student athletes from all over the country, _ from junior high to college age.A) changing B) varyingC) shiftingD) rangingI feel sympathy

56、and admiration for most of the young athletes _ to balance the task of getting an education with the need to devote most of their energies to the excessive demands of the gym and the field.A) choosing B) strivingC) questing D) seekingProfessor Smith denied _ such a statement.A) having made B) madeC)

57、 being madeD) to have madeWhenever I felt like _ my mother was ready to listen.A) talkB) to talkC) talking D) talked_ the situation, its not surprising that many young American athletes seem to have been left with a stunted ethical sense.A) GivingB) GivenC) Being givenD) Having givenThey cant help _

58、 by the childrens zeal.A) being impressedB) impressingC) impressedD) having impressed_ returning home, I realized I had been robbed.A) When B) AsC) Upon D) WhileI cant go anywhere _ being the center of attention, and thats very confining at times.A) without B) instead ofC) rather thanD) even thoughO

59、ur new managing director has reorganized the company a bit, but nothing has _ changed.A) inevitablyB) disorderlyC) rightfullyD) fundamentallyHe held up his hands, _ his eyes from the sun.A) confiningB) misguidingC) deformingD) shieldingThanks to the _ of a few sensible and courageous men, the compro

60、mise was accepted.A) exhaustionsB) expressionsC) exertions D) endorsements We can hold a meeting _ dinner.A) aboveB) overC) while D) under_ to say, I totally agree with your proposal. A) UnnecessarilyB) NeedlessC) No needD) Need notI glanced up to see my entire doorway _ with the bulk of a large you